Medford Specifications:   ~ Length......... 16 ft.   ~ Depth.......... 14"   ~ Beam........... 34 1/2"   ~ Bow Height..... 21 1/2"   ~ Weight......... 70 lbs.  Price - $3700

The Medford Explorer 16, comes from the tradition of the great Canadian traveling canoes. Because Canada has so many portages and fast deep rivers, their traveling canoes tended to be shorter and deeper than those developed in the northeastern United States.

The extra depth gives the canoe almost the same carrying capacity and reserve stability of a longer, wider canoe, yet is easier to portage because of its shorter length. The Explorer's sharp entry lines and extra depth make it capable of handling a rough lake or heavy river, and carrying a good load. Yet its highly maneuverable hull makes it easy to paddle and portage.

Explorer makes an excellent solo canoe for wilderness travel or for just exploring the waterways closer to home.